Scion iA vs Toyota Yaris iA
Overview | |
Years produced2016 | Years produced2017-2018 |
MSRP$15,700 | MSRP$15,950 |
Listings98 | Listings164 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryWith the Yaris sedan no longer in production, Toyota found itself in need of a replacement and found Mazda had the perfect example in the not-coming-to-U.S.-shores Mazda2. So they paid Mazda to allow them to put it out with Scion badges tacked on. This is a good thing, as the Mazda2 has already impressed with engaging driving dynamics and styling that's gone a long way toward redefining the subcompact class. Rebadged as the Scion iA, things improve further with more standard features in keeping with Scion’s one-price structure. | |
Reviews SummaryCutting to the chase, I like the Toyota Yaris iA. However, it is important to make a critical distinction between the Yaris iA and a standard Toyota Yaris hatchback. The iA sedan was originally a Scion. When Toyota cancelled that youth-oriented brand after the 2016 model year, it folded the iA sedan into the existing Yaris lineup of 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks, which have nothing in common with the iA sedan aside from a nameplate. While the Yaris hatchbacks offer tempting levels of utility, the Yaris iA sedan is the one you want if you’re shopping for a small and affordable Toyota. That’s because aside from Toyota emblems and a questionably styled face, the iA sedan represents 100% Mazda goodness. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 106 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 106 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower106 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower106 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City33 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway42 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 106 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 106 hp I4 |
Torque103 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque103 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower106 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower106 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City33 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway42 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.5 cu ft | Cargo Space13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight2385 lbs | Curb Weight2416 lbs |
Height58.5 in | Height58.5 in |
Length171.7 in | Length171.7 in |
Width66.7 in | Width66.7 in |
Wheelbase101.2 in | Wheelbase101.2 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2016 | 2017-2018 |
MSRP | $15,700 | $15,950 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | With the Yaris sedan no longer in production, Toyota found itself in need of a replacement and found Mazda had the perfect example in the not-coming-to-U.S.-shores Mazda2. So they paid Mazda to allow them to put it out with Scion badges tacked on. This is a good thing, as the Mazda2 has already impressed with engaging driving dynamics and styling that's gone a long way toward redefining the subcompact class. Rebadged as the Scion iA, things improve further with more standard features in keeping with Scion’s one-price structure. | Cutting to the chase, I like the Toyota Yaris iA. However, it is important to make a critical distinction between the Yaris iA and a standard Toyota Yaris hatchback. The iA sedan was originally a Scion. When Toyota cancelled that youth-oriented brand after the 2016 model year, it folded the iA sedan into the existing Yaris lineup of 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks, which have nothing in common with the iA sedan aside from a nameplate. While the Yaris hatchbacks offer tempting levels of utility, the Yaris iA sedan is the one you want if you’re shopping for a small and affordable Toyota. That’s because aside from Toyota emblems and a questionably styled face, the iA sedan represents 100% Mazda goodness. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 106 hp I4 | 1.5L 106 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 106 hp @ 6000 rpm | 106 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 33 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 42 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 106 hp I4 | 1.5L 106 hp I4 |
Torque | 103 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 103 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 106 hp @ 6000 rpm | 106 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 33 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 42 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.5 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2385 lbs | 2416 lbs |
Height | 58.5 in | 58.5 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 171.7 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 66.7 in |
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.2 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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